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Resources for TeachersWe at Iowa Poetry Association enjoy corresponding with teachers whose students have entered our contests, and some of them have shared ways for IPA to better communicate about opportunities for their students. We are moving to more digital formats and online access to our contest guidelines. In addition we have added this Teacher Resources page to our website with ideas for assignments and plans for teachers (and parents) to more easily incorporate creative poetry writing into already very busy schedules. If you are an educator and would like to share some of your ideas and assignments on our website, please contact us at ipa@iowapoetry.com. Remember, at this time all high school and grade school submissions must still be mailed, but need not be sent in by the teacher; students or parents may also submit them directly. The contest is open Jan. 1 through Feb. 28. See details of the 2021 Contest Rules. Elementary GradesThe following are PDFs of class assignments (provided by Mark Royer). Please feel free to print and reproduce for classroom use or at home:
Additional online resources for Teachers, Parents and Students (provided by Meggie Royer):
High SchoolOne favorite resource for writing poetry with students is the Ethical ELA monthly Open Writes for Teachers. This is a group of teachers who write together for five days each month. They take turns as hosts, providing mentor poems and prompts. Many of these can be adapted as poetry invitations ("invitations" as opposed to "lessons") to students. (provided by Allison Berryhill) Writing Assignment: Where I'm From (provided by Blythe Stanfel) |
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